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i'm having a flu. vs I have the flu.

'I'm having a flu' is not commonly used in English. The correct and more commonly used phrase is 'I have the flu.'
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Last updated: September 10, 2024 • 20836 views

This phrase is correct, but not commonly used in English.

"i'm having a flu."

This phrase can be used to express that you are currently experiencing the symptoms of the flu.

Examples:

  • I'm having a flu and I feel terrible.
  • She's having a flu, so she won't be able to come to work today.
  • Aug 2, 2018 ... I had a wisdom tooth pulled on Monday, today is Thursday, and I'm having a flu-like system, is this normal? All related (36). Recommended.
  • I'm having a flu please I'm coughing waya waya now With my porridge I nearly burnt ...
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... ... (I'm having a flu). I went to the cardiologist a year ago and everything was fine, but I may be doing holter after the flu I have now. I'm ...
  • Jun 17, 2017 ... I had a wisdom tooth pulled on Monday, today is Thursday, and I'm having a flu-like system, is this normal? Flu like symptoms could be ...
  • Dec 23, 2006 ... Is it correct to say " I am having a flu " = " Je suis grippe " What I meant to say is that I'm having a flu and running nose.
  • Also I m a regular costumer and spend lots of money for taxi. Told him that I am waiting in the cold rain , I am pregnant , I m having a flu and I am after a ...
  • I'm having a flu shot. Should I do anything different? Only if you are experiencing pain at the site of the injection. If this is the case, you should ...
  • Jul 2, 2020 ... I'm having a flu that I got the day before yesterday and it aggravates hour after hour…. my lungs are blocked!” Kiprop said in a text ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm currently experiencing the flu.
  • I'm currently suffering from the flu.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I have the flu."

This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently infected with the flu virus.

Examples:

  • I have the flu and I need to stay home.
  • He has the flu, so he won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • Different viruses cause colds and the flu. How do I know if I have the flu or COVID-19? Since they have similar symptoms, the only way to know for sure ...
  • I think I have the flu, also called influenza. Should I see my doctor? Answer From Pritish K. Tosh, M.D.. Call your healthcare professional if you think you ...
  • Do I Have the Flu? Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023. Written by Mary Jo DiLonardo. What's the Flu? 1/12. What's the Flu?
  • Feb 21, 2020 ... How do I know if I have the flu? If you have fever with cough or sore throat, you may have the flu. If you think you have the flu, stay home ...
  • I think I have the flu – should I see a doctor? Anyone at a higher risk of serious illness with flu-like symptoms should see their doctor as soon as possible.
  • Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have the Flu? · Wash your hands well and often. · Cough or sneeze into a tissue (and then throw it away). · Limit close face-to-face ...
  • Nov 6, 2019 ... Do I have the flu or not? ... WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A person has all the signs of flu: fever, chills, cough, headache and fatigue. But just ...
  • I think I have the flu. How long should I stay home from school? – Bret*. Staying home as soon as you notice flu symptoms is the best way to stop the flu ...
  • I HAVE THE FLU---NOW WHAT?? As members of the U of A community we strongly encourage you to take the standard precautions adopted during the flu season and ...
  • Feb 18, 2022 ... Should I Wear a Mask if I Have the Flu? · Wearing a mask is something we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it can help with other viruses ...

Alternatives:

  • I am currently infected with the flu.
  • I am currently suffering from the flu.

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